Satsuma plum trees produce fruit with deep red flesh, a tart, small to medium size plum with excellent flavor. The Satsuma plum must not to be confused with the mandarin orange of the same name, these are meaty-fleshed, sweet plums with deep red flesh. The Satsuma plum tree is often called the "blood plum." Satsuma plum tree was a Luther Burbank introduction from Japan in late 1800's. Favorite cooking plum. Mid-season and partially self-fruitful. Pollinate for heavy crops with Shiro or Santa Rosa. For further information on the Satsuma plum see below for assistance selecting this heirloom plum tree for sale.
Considerations for Satsuma Plum
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Heirloom: Yes
Harvest Period: Midseason
Low Chill: Yes
Bloom Period: Early
Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile
Origin Date: California 1883
Storage: A few weeks
Rootstock: Mariana (semi-dwarf)
Years to Bear: 2-5 years
Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.
Mature Size: 12-16 ft.
Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.
